Harry Kane is set to be included in Tottenham's crunch Premier League clash against Chelsea after overcoming an ankle injury in the nick of time, according to reports.

The striker was expected to be out for a number of weeks after twisting his ankle in a clash with Bournemouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic last month, and it was initially feared he could miss the World Cup.

But despite pictures appearing to show his ankle bent at an horrendous angle, Kane somehow escaped ligament damage and was able to recover over the course of the international break.

Harry Kane has recovered from an ankle injury sustained against Bournemouth last month

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Mauricio Pochettino had suggested he would give Kane as much time as possible to prove his fitness ahead of the trip to Stamford Bridge, which will be pivotal in the race to finish in the top four.

'We need to assess him, he is very positive and is doing very well, every day he is improving,' he said on Thursday. 'We need to assess, there is still a few days to the game.

'It's difficult now to say yes or no to be involved in the game.'

According to Football.London, the 24-year-old has done enough and will travel with the squad for Sunday's tie.

Kane spoke to Gareth Southgate during the break while England were training at Spurs' base

Tottenham can create an eight-point buffer between then and fifth-placed Chelsea with a win in west London, but have not beaten the Blues away since 1990, when former England striker Gary Lineker scored the winning goal in a 2-1 victory.

But having Kane, who has scored 24 Premier League goals already this season, from the start will significantly boost their chances of ending that 28-year hoodoo.

The news will also be a boost for England manager Gareth Southgate with the striker likely to be his captain at this summer's World Cup in Russia.